Writing Insrtuctions Evaluation

   Developing
(1 mark)
 Approaching Level
(2 marks)
 At Level
(3 marks)
 Above Level
(4 marks)

Purpose & Form

**Does not follow format for written instructions.
No evidence of reader awareness.
**Some evidence of appropriate format for instructions and audience awareness.
**Follows basic format for written instructions.
Appropriately demonstrates audience awareness.
** Format carefully follows guidelines for writing instructions.
Clearly evident that writing recognizes needs of readers
Organization
Very disorganized
Logic of steps in instructions is unrecognizable or incorrect.
Some evidence of attempts to logically sequence instructions.
Instructions may contain too much information.
Attempts in using graphics.
Generally logical and coherent sequencing of instructions.
Each instructions contains one step or task.
Some use of graphics to supplement the written.
Distinguished by clear and logical sequencing of instructions.
Graphics placed in appropriate places to supplement written explanation.
Style
Voice (tone) not appropriate for purpose.
No attempts to use the imperative.
Weak vocabulary
No evidence of technical terminology
Beginning to identify voice appropriate for instructions.
Attempted to use imperative.
Beginning to incorporate appropriate & technical vocabulary.
Voice/tone addresses needs of readers
Beginning to master the use of imperative.
Evidence of some appropriate vocabulary and use of technical terms.
Well developed voice/tone
Good use of the imperative.
Excellent use of vocabulary appropriate for topic and audience.
Good use of the imperative.
Mechanics & Spelling
Work has not been edited & contains many spelling & mechanical errors
Many errors in spelling and mechanics that distract the reader.
Work has been well edited.
Occasional spelling, mechanical errors do not distract the reader.
Work is free of all spelling and mechanical errors.

** Appropriate format for written instructions includes:

  • An introducation that contains stated purpose of instructions, a list of necessary tools/materials and any necessary extra points labelled with "Note", "Caution" or "Danger" etc.
  • A body of instructions that are numbered or lettered. Each instruction should describe one step or activity.
  • Graphics (if appropriate) situated close to step they describe.
  • A conclusion for any ending thoughts, maintenance tips etc.


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